Orientation to Studying (5 cr)

Objective

The students
- can explain their diverse learning environments
- can describe the key guidelines, rules, and study practices at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- can plan their own study paths and recognize the influencing factors on their planning
- can explain the required work and study habits by the degree
- recognize their own strengths, needs for development and their impact on the studies
- recognize the most common programs and systems needed in the studies
- recognize the key principles of data protection and data security
- recognize work life opportunities provided by the degree
- can explain the competence produced by the degree

Content

- Physical, social and digital learning environments
- Student services
- Rules and regulations for studying at the University of Applied Sciences
- Library services and the basics of information search
- Curriculum and planning the studies (AHOT, HOPS)
- Principles and methods of learning in the degree programme
- Key digital tools and information systems used in learning and working in the degree program
- Recognizing study related strengths and needs for development
- Basics of data protection and security
- Competence produced by the degree programme and work life possibilities

Location and time

Opetus järjestetään etäopetuksena zoomissa. Zoom-linkki: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/68449963200
Opetuksen tukena on Moodle-oppimisymäristö, jonne ohjeistetaan liittymään ensimmäisellä opetuskerralla.
27.01.2025 09.00 - 11.30
27.01.2025 12.30 - 16.00
29.01.2025 09.00 - 11.30
04.02.2025 10.30 - 11.30
06.02.2025 12.30 - 16.00
12.02.2025 12.30 - 16.00
25.02.2025 09.00 - 10.30
05.03.2025 12.30 - 16.00

Completion alternatives

ei ole

Further information

Opetus järjestetään etäopetuksena zoomissa. Zoom-linkki: https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/68449963200
Opetuksen tukena on Moodle-oppimisymäristö, jonne ohjeistetaan liittymään ensimmäisellä opetuskerralla.
27.01.2025 09.00 - 11.30
27.01.2025 12.30 - 16.00
29.01.2025 09.00 - 11.30
04.02.2025 10.30 - 11.30
06.02.2025 12.30 - 16.00
12.02.2025 12.30 - 16.00
25.02.2025 09.00 - 10.30
05.03.2025 12.30 - 16.00

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytty arviointi vaatii aktiivista osallistumista opetuskerroille sekä ilmoitettavien tehtävine tekemistä. Tarkemmat tiedot opintojakson alussa.

Further information

The course includes 2 ECTS tuition in IT skills.